The top 5 finalists for the Farmfest Woman Farmer of the Year Award have been selected. IDEAg Group, LLC., producers of Farmfest, will bestow the Farmfest Woman Farmer of the Year Award during the 2024 event.
Award judges selected the top five women whose nominations demonstrated a high level of commitment to the farm or ranch in terms of hours dedicated, positive impact on income, yield, and diversification or challenges. They are servant leaders in their communities and have a passion for agriculture in Minnesota.
The finalists, in no particular order, are Melissa Runck of Avoca, Kirsten Udermann of Sartell, Jane Imker of Lamberton, Marles Lange of Windom, and Erika Goette of Bricelyn. These five women will be recognized during the awards ceremony as part of the Women in Ag Event, the morning of August 8, at the Farmfest grounds.
“Each nominee for Farmfest Woman Farmer of the Year has exemplified what it means to be truly dedicated to the agriculture industry,” said Niki Jones, Event Marketing Director, IDEAg. “The five women selected as finalists are some of the most passionate agriculturists, continually setting an example for the future of agriculture. We are excited to name them as the top five finalists for this award.”
The Farmfest 2024 Woman Farmer of the Year award is sponsored by CHS, Farm Bureau Financial Services, AgCountry Farm Credit Services, Ziegler Ag Equipment, and the Minnesota Water Quality Program.
